Fiber reinforced composites are a popular material of choice for reliable performance, providing high flexural strength and excellent resistance to heat, moisture, and chemical exposure.

They wanted to transition from metal to a polymer-based, two-component handle that would deliver: • scratch and chemical resistance • excellent mechanical properties • a grippy, soft-touch feel To support the transition, Victorinox sought our help based on its expertise in polymer science and ability to support product development and efficient manufacturing of the new two-component handles.

KEY BENEFITS • High-temperature stability and very good processability • Excellent compatibility with the application resin • Increase of intrinsic viscosity/molecular weight • Suitable for standard machinery used by customers • Good cost-performance ratio • Can be combined with color into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Product guidance and technical assistance from our experts PRODUCT BULLETIN Sustainability Spotlight Recycle Solutions Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

PRODUCT BULLETIN KEY BENEFITS Avient’s antimicrobial concentrates for fiber applications provide the following benefits: • High active-ingredient loading which translates to excellent efficacy at low let-down ratios • Easily withstand 50 washings in ISO 20743 standard tests • Also applicable for bi-component technology • Low levels of abrasiveness means higher process performance—reducing cost in the spinning phase • Can be combined with colors and with other additives (e.g., flame retardants) into a single combination concentrate for convenience • Product guidance and technical assistance from our experts Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

GETTING STARTED WITH LASER MARKING Selection of an appropriate laser marking additive is critical to achieving excellent marking performance.

Since PEI resin offers excellent resistance to heat and fire, and has very good dimensional stability, it is ideal for a variety of applications in industries such as aerospace, automotive, telecommunications and healthcare.

Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants offer excellent color performance across a wide range of over 25 different polymers.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS Cesa Anti-fog Plus additives help packaging to retain clarity, maintaining an excellent balance of immediate and long-lasting effects under both hot and cold conditions in mono and multilayer film.

Plus, with an opaque natural color, reSound BIO materials offer excellent colorability, making them ideal for applications such as cosmetics packaging, personal care products, household appliances, and consumer electronics.

SynPlicity™ 1000 cosmetic ester provides an excellent balance of performance and durability for nail polish formulations in a highly-efficient, non-phthalate and bio-based alternative to petroleum-derived plasticizers.